What does interpretar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word interpretar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use interpretar in Spanish.

The word interpretar in Spanish means play, interpret, perform, interpret, take, play the role of, carry out the duties of. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word interpretar

play

verbo transitivo (actuar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
John Depp interpreta el papel protagonista.
Johnny Depp performs the lead role.

interpret

verbo transitivo (traducir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Hay personal bilingüe que interpretará a otros idiomas todo lo que se diga.
There are bilingual people who will interpret everything that is said in other languages.

perform

verbo transitivo (tocar música)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Durante el concierto interpretará piezas de Chopin.
During the concert he will perform pieces by Chopin.

interpret, take

verbo transitivo (deducir, entender)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
María no supo interpretar mis palabras.
Maria didn't know how to interpret (or: take) my words.

play the role of

(actuar un personaje)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El famoso actor interpretó el papel del Rey Lear.
The famous actor played the role of King Lear.

carry out the duties of

(desempeñar una función)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Laura interpretó el papel de jefe mientras él estuvo de vacaciones.
Laura carried out the boss's duties while he was on holiday.

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